Athens
The vibrant, sun-drenched city of Athens is a place that gives a loving, warm embrace to visitors with a passion for life.
Blessed with year-round great weather, the beach, incredible cuisine, a fascsinating collection of neighborhoods, and smiling people, its a destination that deserves a long stay travel experience.
Why travel to Athens?
Here are some of the main highlights of long stay travel in Athens:
Amazing climate: While most of the rest of Europe deals with cold and clouds half the year, Athens offers sun, warmth, and outdoor living year round. It’s not strange to see people on the beach in November and t-shirt weather starts in March. The summer season means lazy days spent visiting islands and enjoying late night meals on the terrace. It’s truly one of the great places to be any time of year.
Pleasantly affordable: First time visitors are often amazed at how inexpensive Athens is compared to other cities in Europe. Wonderful meals can be had for under 15 Euro per person, a takeaway coffee is rarely more than a couple of Euro, and rent prices are some of the lowest of any capital city in Europe.
The kindness of Greeks: People in Greece are notoriously warm and welcoming. You can expect fun interactions from warm hearted people everywhere you go. And as an added bonus, the level of English speaking among most Athenians is incredibly high, making conversations easy and enjoyable wherever you go.
How do we help you get connected?
Peronalized Expert Guidance
Our experts will speak with you and help create an itinerary so you’re 100% prepared for your travel experience
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Local Culinary Tips
We provide an interactive map of amazing restaurants, bars, and cafes and will even make reservations on your behalf
Accommodation Assistance
Our expert guidance, plus our neighborhood guide and guide on vacation rentals will help you find the right place to stay
Our Helpful Guidebook
Our custom-made guidebook includes tons of practical info about gyms, medical care, public transport, safety & much more
Link Up With Your Interests
We’ll help you get hooked up with a cool yoga class, coworking space, language course, fun tours, cooking classes & more
Make Social Connections
We’ll help you get connected with fun, like-minded people through meet up groups and great social events
A Season Abroad Travel Tips in Athens
Monastiraki Square: Monastiraki Square is a vibrant hub in Athens, offering lively flea markets, delicious street food, and stunning Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. The square's energy, street performers, and easy access to major landmarks make it a must-visit. We recommend L’Amiral rooftop restaurant, just around the corner in the beautiful Plaka area.
The Acropolis: The Acropolis is Athens’ most iconic landmark, offering breathtaking views and ancient history. Home to the Parthenon, it showcases classical Greek architecture and mythology. Its cultural significance and stunning setting make it a must-see attraction. The Acropolis Museum is a modern architectural marvel with outstanding exhibits and very nice cafe with view of the Parthenon.
The Athens Riviera: This coastal area offers stunning beaches, refreshing Mediterranean Sea waters, and a relaxed coastal vibe just minutes from the city. Visitors can enjoy seaside restaurants,vibrant nightlife, and breathtaking sunsets, making it a perfect escape from Athens’ busy center. Vouliagameni Beach is an affordable private beach club where you can relax and enjoy nice sand and clean waters.
You can find insightful tips offering great places to visit, the best neighborhoods to find accommodation, our favorite restaurants in the city, and more in our city guide and rental guide available with the purchase of every travel package.
OUR PACKAGES
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| "Meet Your City" Customized Daily Itinerary | First 3 Days | First 5 Days | First 7 Days |
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| Detailed City Information Guide | |||
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FAQs
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Slow travel is an extended stay in a location- be it weeks or months- allowing you to take your time and enjoy richer travel experiences. You’ll experience your destination not like a tourist on the outside, but have knowledge to live like a local.
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Slow travel is for anyone who wants to take their time in a location to truly get to know the local culture and pace of life. It can be for digital nomads looking to spend a month or two in a new place, travelers looking for authentic experiences that go beyond the typical tourist paths, and people wanting to try life at a location for a while before making a permanent move.
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Slow travel is about living like a local. You’ll know the cool neighborhoods to explore, eat at the most authentic restaurants, find a favorite local cafe, shop at the farmers markets, and hang out where the locals go.
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Our consultants provide in-depth knowledge and guidance to help plan your slow travel stay and get you connected to your destination. This includes helping you understand the best neighborhoods to find accommodation, providing important info about local healthcare and safety, showing you the best places to eat, shop, or work out, and much more.
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We provide a variety of resources to plan your slow travel stay. This includes a custom itinerary to start your trip, a 30+ page guide on your location, an interactive culinary and culture map, video call consultations, and more.